Nick Annacone got a picture of me at Indian Wells!

I went to Indian Wells to catch a glimpse of Roger practicing

Roger and Annacone are behind that fence. There was such a huge crowd, even lined up along the second level of the main stadium, that this was the best I could do at first.

My glimpse! Okay, we can go home now. 

Tall guy tried to help me and chopped off his head. It's okay.
Roger shouldn't get in it anyway. That's when he goes off the boil.

Team Federer. Except you can't see Federer.

Rogi and Paul back there.

A new angle! He really had a solid, long session.
Guess he wants to defend this thing.

Waited forever. Almost got trampled.
And Roger is behind that guy walking. COME ON!

Roger walking away over there. No love for us today.

And I had something important to ask him.

Reason 2758924572934 to love Roger Federer

From Roger's hometown in Switzerland, October 2012.

From when Roger beat DelPo at the 2012 Olympics SF.

Background: Juan Martin Del Potro is a 6'6" Argentinian you can't miss. He's ranked top 10 in men's tennis, and famous for having beaten Nadal in the SF then Roger to win the 2009 US Open. They're both known for being super nice guys.

Too beautiful not to share

"Rickyroger" wrote this on RogerFederer.com after Wimbledon 2012:

We knew it had to happen at some point. 

But it doesn't make it any less sweet now that it actually occurred.

To the man we live vicariously through,
To the most deserving current servant of the greatest game ever played,
To the genius who suspends our lives as though we breathe through his chest,
To the boy who makes us feel like there are no shades of grey in his soul, if such a thing exists - just flashing white...

I salute you.
You are mighty, you are beautiful and you move me beyond any truly tangible boundary.

Thanks.

Thanks for showing us you never left. We often believe you are ours.

Truth is you fooled us all.

We have always been yours.

Salud.

7-time Wimbledon champ, 17 slam titles, and reigning World No. 1... HE DID IT!

Roger Federer 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 over Andy Murray.

Mirka and Roger.

Federer family!

Roger and Paul Annacone's first slam together.

Friend's picture. 

At the Champion's Ball.

Awesome Roger GIF

What? Why is it not animated? 

Get it here. 

Love how King of Planet Earth handles this.

Federer gives the scientific explanation why the ball bounced twice in the Madrid 2012 Final vs. Berdych.

When tennis becomes a circus: 2012 Mutua Madrid Open Ceremony

This is the weirdest trophy ceremony I've ever seen. Will Smith presented Roger Federer with his suit from Men In Black 3 (note - that's used clothing) and made a speech in Mayor Bloomberg Spanish. "Un regalo muy, muy especial." Cried laughing.

Possibly the most adorable picture of the Federers to date

After winning the 2012 Madrid Masters.

Lil ode I wrote this morning

This is from a reflection I'm writing on when I became a Roger Federer fan.

Roger Federer was busy gliding across tennis courts around the world and letting everyone be a part of the ride. It seemed like he couldn’t help but win. And he was so nice about it! This Swiss man about my age seemed to have guys cheerfully lining up to lose to him. It was like they waited the whole match, which typically went rather quickly, to gratefully shake his hand at the net. I’d never seen anything like it.

They called Roger “Baryshnikov” because of how graceful he was on the court. His footwork was so incredible it looked like a dance. Roger was a fan of fashion and had his tennis outfits tailored. Andre Agassi said the guy was so classy he expected him to come out in a smoking jacket and ascot. Roger gave the sweetest interviews in multiple languages. He was relaxed and seemed to have time for everyone. His long-time girlfriend was his manager and traveled with him. This eliminated rumors that could tarnish his personal life.

He wasn’t a neutral Swiss. He’d clearly picked a side: the side of infinite kindness. As an American sports fan for over twenty years, I was stunned. He was what I’d been looking for. He was a true sports hero.

Roger wins 6th ATP World Tour Finals Title

100 Finals. 70 Titles. 16 Grand Slams. 1 Roger Federer.

Artsy photos of Roger with a fun interview

Read the article here.

World's Greatest Athlete!

MUST WATCH! the video about it. They did a photo shoot with mini Rogers that is too cute.

Hit for Haiti

What in incredibly fun match. Showed how much Roger hates to lose, even if it's for kicks.

It was the first time center court at Indian Wells had sold out for an evening match. To celebrate Tony Bennett sang at the end of the exhibition.

The first match was Navritalova and Henin vs. Graf and Davenport. They were all mic'ed and Navritalova took advantage to show her silly side. It was one set, no ad scoring ("whatever that is," said Roger).

The second match was Agassi and Nadal vs. Federer and Sampras. At one point Agassi goaded Nadal, saying that all of them were fathers so when was he going to have a baby? Nadal said, "I'm 23!"

Roger sits out Dubai due to lung infection

Guess that's what happens when you become a dad to twins.
Let's hope he's back and better than ever for Indian Wells!

Get the whole story.

The motherload is coming

Friday evening, March 12, 2010

Former BNP Paribas Open Champions
With A Total of 44 Grand Slam Singles Titles Will
"Hit For Haiti" to Raise an Expected Minimum of $1 Million

Event Will Feature Roger Federer and Pete Sampras
playing Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi

American Red Cross Haiti Relief & Development Fund To Benefit

Holy crap!!! I have 2 tickets and chest pain because I can't even contain myself!

Roger won some 2009 ATP World Tour Awards

From http://www.atpworldtour.com/Fans/Fan-Favorite/Fan-Favourite.aspx

Roger Federer was formally recognized for his triumphant return to the top spot in men’s tennis on Wednesday [2/17/2010], as the 2009 ATP World Tour Awards were announced.

The 28-year-old superstar collected Player of the Year, the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award and ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favorite Player of the Year presented by RICOH honors. Federer was named Player of the Year for the fifth time after finishing as ATP World Tour Champion and his fellow players voted him with the sportsmanship award for a record sixth consecutive year, surpassing Edberg, who was a five-time recipient over eight years. In a poll of fans, Federer was voted ATPWorldTour.com Fans' Favorite for the seventh straight season.

Video from Roger's Visit to Ethiopia

Roger gets emotional in Ethiopia

Roger just hit up Ethiopia to see what his charity's been up to down there.

From Facebook:

"Here is a shot from today when I visited the project i support in Ethiopia. It was touching to see the impact my foundation has had on the lives of these kids. I had a great time."

"Here is another picture. Ethiopia was a beautiful country and the people were so kind and gentle."

There's also a video about it on the ATP website but it's in Flash and can't be linked. Will keep an eye out.

Roger with the girls

The Federers! And Roger's dad even took this picture.

Clockwise from left: Mirka, Roger, Charlene Riva & Myla Rose (girls could be reversed, they are twins after all).